$34,40922%Goal:
$150,000
Comox Valley
Hosted by Comox Valley Transition Society and Dawn to Dawn
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Team up, walk, and fundraise! It’s cold out there... but there’s no place like home.
Community Sponsors
Comox Valley (Comox Valley Transition Society & Dawn to Dawn) is super grateful for our fantastic 2022 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Comox Valley Scoreboard
Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >
Event Day Details
Save the date - Event Day is February 26, 2022!
Join us in-person on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Scroll down to read all the event day details!
Check-in
- All walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 26, 2022.
- Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
- No money or cheques will be processed at check-in.
Have questions? Visit our FAQ section!
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Check-in opens
- 5:00 pm: Opening remarks
- 5:15 pm: Walker send off (all distances)
- 5:30 pm: Light meal served
- 6:00 pm: Check-in closes
- 6:30 pm: Rest stop closes
- 7:00 pm:: Route closes
Route Details
- Route Distances: 2 km or 5 km
- Rest stop: There will be one rest stop on the 5km route with yummy snacks and drinks
- Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and sweep vehicle drivers will provide support along the route
- 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times
Special Toque Pick-up
In-person walkers can pick up their toques at walker check-in on February 26th. For our wonderful virtual walkers, here are the toque pick-up times:
- Pick-up times & locations to be arranged in January
- Team captains may pick up toques for their whole team if they wish
Handling Money
We cannot process cash or cheques at our in-person event. Here's what you can do:
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call CNOY Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge sheet.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat and mitts/gloves
- A face mask for personal use or if you need to go inside
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for
Waivers
All participants must register online this year and accept the electronic waiver.
- When they register online, they will automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@cnoy.org.
Comox Valley Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
COURTENAY: This route starts and ends at 4th St. & Cliffe Ave., and takes you on a 5K journey around the downtown area, along Fitzgerald & Cliffe. Be sure to wave hello when you pass by Connect!
About Comox Valley Transition Society
The Comox Valley Transition Society and Dawn to Dawn are getting ready to host the 6th annual Coldest Night of the Year, a covid-safe, virtual walk to end homelessness.
CVTS offers outreach and support to individuals and families who are presently or are at risk of becoming homeless; we operate 23 units of provincially subsidized housing and administer rental supplements to make housing more affordable for women, children and families who are tenants of those units; and, we operate the Connect Warming Centre, a safe, welcoming place for vulnerable individuals who are experiencing or at risk of becoming homeless.
Last year our community came out by the 100's and raised more than $175,000 . Please join us in 2022 as we strive to raise $150,000 to help families and individuals who are experiencing or facing homelessness in the Comox Valley.
About Dawn to Dawn
The Comox Valley Transition Society and Dawn to Dawn are teaming up for our 6th annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk to end homelessness.
Dawn to Dawn utilizes a scattered housing - Housing First Model to house folks who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Last year our community came out by the 100's and raised more than $172,000. This year we will again host a Social DIstanced event in Feburary culminating on Feb 26th .
Please join us this year as we aim to raise $150,000 to help families and individuals in the Comox Valley facing homelessness.
We need your help more than ever ! Lets walk apart to act together!
Contact Us
Comox Valley
Carrera Teal Event Director
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 2502157074
Email carrerateal@gmail.com